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17 Dec 2025

PHOTOS: Laois school dazzles at showstopping Christmas showcase

Coláiste Íosagáin students end Jubilee year in style!

Coláíste Íosagáin Portarlington closed out 2025 with a bang, putting on a fantastic showcase for families and friends of students.

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Coláiste Íosagáin marked a highlight of its Silver Jubilee celebrations with a festive and uplifting community event held on Thursday, December 11.

The occasion brought together students, staff, families, and friends for an evening that was both memorable and joyous.

The Jubilee celebrations concluded on a particularly high note, with outstanding performances by the school’s talented students, showcasing their creativity and commitment.

Reflections and “trips down memory lane” added a sense of heritage and nostalgia, entertaining and engaging all in attendance.

"The hall was filled to capacity, with many in attendance standing, and the warm, celebratory atmosphere was a testament to the strong sense of community at Coláiste Íosagáin," the school told the Leinster Express / Laois Live.

"Congratulations and sincere thanks are extended to everyone involved staff and students, both on stage and behind the scenes, most particularly Ms Brigid Gilligan, for making the evening such a resounding success," they finished.

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